Donna R. Ferrel, PA-C

Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) i

Emergency Medicine

LVPG Cliniciani

Overview

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish (some)

About

Philosophy of care

My philosophy in treating patients is to put myself in their shoes. Often, in health care, we see people and families at their worst - sick, angry, upset, grieving. I always try to empathize. I truly believe in treating others as I would like to be treated. The smallest gestures can mean the most, especially in this type of work - an extra minute explaining or comforting, a warm blanket, an update on lab tests. The most important aspect of medicine, despite all of the technology, is still the "human" aspect. I try to give that to my patients.

Why I entered medicine

I was a registered nurse first but had an ongoing medical curiosity. I wanted to be involved in all aspects of patient care, including diagnostic activities as well as still using my clinical skills from nursing. I believe that being a nurse first, then a physician assistant, has given me the best of both worlds - medicine and nursing, knowledge and hands-on patient care.

Personal interests

I have three young children, so I don't have much spare time!

Education

Undergraduate
Northampton Area County Community College, ADN - Associate Degree in Nursing, 1994

Graduate
Hahnemann University, Bachelor Physician Assistant Studies, 1998

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